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Trevor Gollagher is kicking off 2019 with this exciting project to promote Australian ukulele musicians around the country and overseas and has invited BUMS members to take part. Is your dream in 2019 to record a CD? Being included on the The Australian Ukulele Volume 1 CD will be a fantastic way to get your music out to a greater audience.

Many BUMS know Trevor as half of the Gollagher Ross duo who have recorded many CD’s and performed at SPRUKE Festival. He is also a ukulele teacher, specialist and author of a couple of ukulele instructional books.

***UPDATE 30 Jan 2019***ATTENTION ALL POTENTIAL ARTISTS !!!!!
we are closing application on 15th Feb all songs have to arrive at our post office box by then to be considered for inclusion on album All songs need to be posted on a USB stick and in correct format – WAV file 24bit 44.1htz Please also send artist agreement with usb (if you dont have a copy of agreement contact me and I will send one asap) and once posted please send a Bio and pic to my email tgollagher@bigpond.com If your song is picked you will be listed on facebook page
If you have already applied and have not yet sent agreement now is the time
Thanks all Trevor

Trevor was happy to give us a few more details of how you can be involved in his new project.

“First up we will be choosing a selection of submissions that we think will match the theme of the album covering a diverse selection of styles of ukulele music.

• Due to copyright issues your song submission will have to be a song you wrote and not a cover version of someone else’s song.

• Song needs to be submitted in a Wav. file format and recorded to a professional standard. Our aim is to produce a high quality professional product so recordings done on your phone or IPad will not cut it. If you need to record your song and are able to get to Sunnybank, Brisbane we are offering discount studio time at Little Room Studio to all applicants to record your song at $25 per hour. Our usual fee is $35 an hour. Otherwise seek out a studio in your area to record.

• All submissions need to be in to us by 3 week of Feb and as mentioned in WAV file format with name of artists and songwriter.

Once we have final selection of songs we will then be engaging our graphic artist in USA to design album cover and CD. Back in the studio we will arrange running order and produce all songs then send them off to our mastering engineer for final sparkle. Once this is all done it will go off to be made.”

Trevor’s goal is to have project completed by the Sunshine Coast Ukulele festival in April which will be a great event to launch at.

Trevor added ” The opportunity will be there for you to buy copies of the CD to sell to your audiences and also to give to friends and family. You will also have your name and contact details listed on CD for any promoter wanting to book you.”

Trevor is planning on sending copies to all major ukulele events in Australia and overseas to let enthusiasts know about Australia’s fine ukulele acts. Who knows what this kind of promotion could lead to…. you may get some gigs or even a tour out of it!

Grab your ukulele, your family & friends for a night playing and singing. All songs projected on 2 big screens and led by various talented BUMS members and performing groups. Come early and have dinner & a bevvy at the Green Bar downstairs.

Ukulele Plays Irish
Peter McMeel and Brendan Williams are bringing a bit of the Irish to Toowong Bowls Club this May. Check it out if you are looking for a new challenge and want to advance your skills in a new fun direction.
• Toowong Bowls Club
• Every Thursday night. Staring 25 May.
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. The session extends into All Instruments at around 6:30 PM.
• Ukes tuned in D for Celtic. See notes on tuning below.

Wind down and get your weekend off to a great start. Intimate venue- food, coffee, licensed .

All songs projected on to a screen … no need to bring music or a stand … Just bring your uke, and get ready to have a good night.

Anyone is welcome to lead a song. So, dust off your repertoire, and polish up your performance. If you have suggestions or would like to lead a song or two, bring the formatted song-sheets on a USB stick.

Join Angie and Dave McGrath of Mountview Wines is hosting a meeting of The Graniteers (U3A) ukulele players on their beautiful winery all stringed instrument players welcome for a weekend of group singalongs , open mic , free workshops . Be quick sells out fast!

Join their facebook group for the latest info https://www.facebook.com/groups/186605735083654/
Tickets available https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=460487
Contact Angela McGrath 0431817646 angela.mcgrath60@gmail.com for more info.

Join Angie and Dave McGrath of Mountview Wines is hosting a meeting of The Graniteers (U3A) ukulele players on their beautiful winery all stringed instrument players welcome for a weekend of group singalongs , open mic , free workshops . Be quick sells out fast!

Join their facebook group for the latest info https://www.facebook.com/groups/186605735083654/
Tickets available https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=460487
Contact Angela McGrath 0431817646 angela.mcgrath60@gmail.com for more info.

Join Angie and Dave McGrath of Mountview Wines is hosting a meeting of The Graniteers (U3A) ukulele players on their beautiful winery all stringed instrument players welcome for a weekend of group singalongs , open mic , free workshops . Be quick sells out fast!

Join their facebook group for the latest info https://www.facebook.com/groups/186605735083654/
Tickets available https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=460487
Contact Angela McGrath 0431817646 angela.mcgrath60@gmail.com for more info.

BUMS Daytime Jam —Second Wednesday of the month at Toowong Bowls Club, just a 5-7 minute walk from Toowong Station. There’s plenty of parking at the club. Join Peter and Sue Sercombe to get your mid-week uke fix, playing anything from classics to current hit songs.
VENUE: Toowong Bowls Club, 59 Gailey Rd (cnr Heroes Ave) Perrin Park
TIME: 11:00 am-1:00 pm (Beginners 10:30 am)
COST: BUMS members FREE, visitors $5 … Join BUMS HERE. Note: If you are not a bowls club member, you must sign in at club before each jam. Bowls club social membership is $1.00 for life.
For more jams and special events check out https://www.brisbaneukulele.com/events/

Ukulele Plays Irish
Peter McMeel and Brendan Williams are bringing a bit of the Irish to Toowong Bowls Club this May. Check it out if you are looking for a new challenge and want to advance your skills in a new fun direction.
• Toowong Bowls Club
• Every Thursday night. Staring 25 May.
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. The session extends into All Instruments at around 6:30 PM.
• Ukes tuned in D for Celtic. See notes on tuning below.

The Scratch Jam — Third Sunday of the month. A Sunday session with a difference! Bring your uke and enjoy a brew & very casual jam/gig for intermediate players (beginners welcome). A select menu of goodies to eat and great boutique beers & ciders.
VENUE: The Scratch Bar, 8/1 Park Road, Milton
TIME: 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm
COST: FREE
For more jams and special events check out https://www.brisbaneukulele.com/events/

Ferny Grove Beginners Jam — Wednesday 15 November (3rd Wednesday of the month)
Just starting out? Join Linda Gough and Paul Morris for a relaxing low key jam with easy chords, that’s lots of fun. It’s also a great opportunity for more experienced players to practice their finger style technique. Very new players can join Donna Farrell and Dianne Davis for a BEGINNERS LESSON before the jam at 6:00pm.

Ukulele Plays Irish
Peter McMeel and Brendan Williams are bringing a bit of the Irish to Toowong Bowls Club this May. Check it out if you are looking for a new challenge and want to advance your skills in a new fun direction.
• Toowong Bowls Club
• Every Thursday night. Staring 25 May.
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. The session extends into All Instruments at around 6:30 PM.
• Ukes tuned in D for Celtic. See notes on tuning below.

Open Mic Night — Third & Fourth Thursday of the month. All musicians welcome especially ukulele players. Come to perform for a small, appreciative crowd or come to lend your support! This open mic is for unpolished singles and duets with a one-song-at-a-time format. Very low key. Perfect for your first performance. The Thai food is great and the bar is open. More info contact William Whitaker (whitakerwv@gmail.com).
VENUE: Camp Hill Community &Sporting Club (Bowls Club), 150A Ferguson Rd, Camp Hill (near Skyline Drive round-a-bout)
TIME: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
COST: FREE
For more jams and special events check out https://www.brisbaneukulele.com/events/

BUMS Northside Jam — Fourth Tuesday of the month. All chords and lyrics projected on screen. No need for books or printing! No food available for sale. But you are welcome to bring your own. The bar is open for liquid refreshments! Email songs@brisbaneukulele.com if you’d like an open mic spot.

Ukulele Plays Irish
Peter McMeel and Brendan Williams are bringing a bit of the Irish to Toowong Bowls Club this May. Check it out if you are looking for a new challenge and want to advance your skills in a new fun direction.
• Toowong Bowls Club
• Every Thursday night. Staring 25 May.
• 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. The session extends into All Instruments at around 6:30 PM.
• Ukes tuned in D for Celtic. See notes on tuning below.

Open Mic Night — Third & Fourth Thursday of the month. All musicians welcome especially ukulele players. Come to perform for a small, appreciative crowd or come to lend your support! This open mic is for unpolished singles and duets with a one-song-at-a-time format. Very low key. Perfect for your first performance. The Thai food is great and the bar is open. More info contact William Whitaker (whitakerwv@gmail.com).
VENUE: Camp Hill Community &Sporting Club (Bowls Club), 150A Ferguson Rd, Camp Hill (near Skyline Drive round-a-bout)
TIME: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
COST: FREE
For more jams and special events check out https://www.brisbaneukulele.com/events/